Bars in New York City are everywhere, but which ones can soothe the soul with live music and unique drinks? Good thing you're in the concrete jungle with plenty of options!

NYC bars with live music are a dime a dozen but we've compiled a list of the best of the best to enjoy a cocktail and listen to some lively, new music. Next time you are out on the town, make sure to stop at any one of these best bars with live music in New York City.

Birdland Jazz Club
4.9  5 Rating (1)
315 W 44th St, New York NY, 10036
Dubbed the ""The Jazz Corner of the World"", by its namesake, the late Charlie ""Bird"" Parker, Birdland is a modern nightclub in the tradition of classic...
Shrine World Music Venue
4.5  5 Rating (1)
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd - 7th Ave, New York NY, 10030
Founded in 2007 by musicians and music lovers in the music capital of Harlem, USA, we are dedicated to art and culture in all mediums: film, theater, dance,...
Harlem Nights
5.0  5 Rating (1)
2361 7th Ave, New York NY, 10030
Bar, Lounge, Live Music Venue
Bar Nine
Bar $
807 9th Ave, New York NY, 10019
Hell's Kitchen brick-walled hangout! Live music. NYC's Original Dueling Piano Show is home at Bar Nine. A brick Walled Hell's Kitchen hangout with a full...
Arlene's Grocery
4.4  5 Rating (3)
95 Stanton St, New York NY, 10002
Formerly a bodega, Arlene's Grocery opened its doors in 1995 as one of the first live music clubs in the Lower East Side. Up-and-coming bands flocked to the...
Paddy Reilly's Music Bar
Bar $
519 2nd Ave, New York NY, 10016
Paddy Reilly's Music Bar presents live music seven evenings a week: Irish, Bluegrass, and Open Mics #yourpintisalwayswaiting
The Flatiron Room
Bar $
37 W 26th St, New York NY, 10010
Whether you’re the neatest of whiskey drinkers, or you just want a nice Mint Julep in a beautiful space, join us at the Flatiron Room. We’re a fine...
The Bowery Electric
5.0  5 Rating (1)
327 Bowery, New York NY, 10003
Weekly Weekend Electric Feel Dance Party w/DJ's Gina Bon Jersey and Jordan Stern. Dance all night. Cocktails and drinks specials. Private rooms with private...
​ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL
5.0  5 Rating (1)
196 Allen St, New York Ny, 10002
Rockwood Music Hall is the premiere source for great live entertainment! 21+/Photo ID REQUIRED
JAZZ STANDARD
Travel & Recreation $$
116 East 27th Street, New York NY, 10016
Jazz Standard is known as the Best Jazz Club out there!